Summary of Contents for Endress+Hauser soliphant II FTM 30 DR
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BA 175F/00/en/08.98 soliphant II FTM 30/31/32 DR Level Limit Switch Operating Instructions Endress Hauser Nothing beats know-how...
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Quick guide FTM 30 DR, FTM 31 DR, FTM 32 DR Quick guide Quick Start Adjusters and LEDs are on the electronic insert in the separate housing T3. Adjustment and function Max. = Maximum fail-safe Min. = Minimum fail-safe = LED on = LED off ∆U <...
FTM 30 DR, FTM 31 DR, FTM 32 DR Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Notes on Safety 6 Commissioning 1.1 Special Notes on Safety 6.1 Preparations 1.2 Safety Conventions and Symbols 6.2 Function test 2 Usage 7 Maintenance 2.1 Application 8 Troubleshooting and Repair 2.2 Measuring System...
Classes, Divisions and Groups are different according to FM or CSA approval, see Product Structure. • Ensure that all personnel are suitably qualified. • Observe the regulations concerning measurement and safety at the measuring point. Endress+Hauser...
A terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other connection to the equipment. Equipotential connection (earth bonding) A connection made to the plant grounding system which may be of type e.g. neutral star or equipotential line according to national or company practice. Endress+Hauser...
FTM 32 DR e.g. FTM 30 DR Fig. 1 A Limit switch for two-wire AC power supply B Limit switch for universal power supply with one changeover contact C Limit switch for universal power supply with two changeover contacts Endress+Hauser...
Electronic inserts SPDT DPDT FEM 44 FEM 45 FEM 41 Max. Min. Fig. 2 The function of the electronic switch or relay depends on the level and fail-safe mode Endress+Hauser...
Right: incorrect mounting e) in filling curtain f) fork orientation incorrect (broad tine surface is subjected to high load caused by discharging material; malfunction due to residual material) g) mounting nozzle too long Endress+Hauser...
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Check that there is enough space outside the silo for mounting. Fig. 4 a) Plate to protect against inflowing material b) Sliding sleeve for infinite adjustment of the switch point c) sufficient space for mounting d) Protective hood against condensation in the housing Endress+Hauser...
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Right: incorrect mounting c) too near to the wall and material build-up d) in the centre of the discharge hopper e) in filling curtain f) laterally mounted Endress+Hauser...
• Dummy plugs for cable glands: Allen key for Allen screws ~ " (10 AF) and 0.55 in ~ " (14 AF) • Flexible metallic protective tubing for connecting cable: open-end spanner 1 " (~27 AF) • Screwdriver, blade width approx. 0.2 in (approx. 5 ... 6 mm) Endress+Hauser...
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..… in - 30 … 765 in (750 … 19500 mm) can be shortened with set (accessory) Others full FTM 30 DR- product designation FTM 31 DR- full FTM 32 DR- product designation Cable length and sensor length in inches Endress+Hauser...
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If the Soliphant is too short when mounting then the fork must not be lengthened! In such cases the mounting nozzle should be adjusted. Fig. 7 Do not damage the fork, bend the fork, shorten the fork, lengthen the fork Do not carry the separate housing hanging by its connecting cable! Endress+Hauser...
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This indicates that the narrow side of the fork is upwards and that the material can flow unhindered and does not remain on the fork. Mark on the hex nut 50 mm Fig. 9 Position the fork with the mark at the top! Endress+Hauser...
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This indicates that the narrow side of the fork is upwards and that the material can flow unhindered and does not remain on the tines. Marks on the flange Fig. 11 Position the fork with the marks at the top! Endress+Hauser...
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270° – Retighten the screw in the clamping ring on the front of the terminal block – Close the housing cover 3...4 x Cable entry Fig. 12 Cable entry Position cable entry Endress+Hauser...
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– Loosen the screw at the base of the housing by 3 to 4 turns – Turn the housing in the direction required; (the housing can be turned through approx. 270°) – Retighten the screw at the collar of the housing Fig. 14 Positioning the separate housing Endress+Hauser...
The switch can be turned in both directions; it then clicks in after 90°. LEDs Function indicator. The LEDs can only be seen when the separate housing is not in the explosion hazardous area and when the cover of the electronics area can then be opened during operation or testing. Endress+Hauser...
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Universal power version. Relay output with one potential-free changeover contact (SPDT) Switching delay Page 20 Max. FEM 45 Min. 7 8 9 green standby Fig. 18 Electronic insert FEM 45 Universal power version. Relay output with two potential-free changeover contacts (DPDT) Endress+Hauser...
∆ t ~2,5 s ~7,5 s Fig. 19 Adjusting and operating the switching delay ∆t with the electronic insert FEM 45 Closing Screw down the cover of the electronics area the electronics area Tighten the lock of the cover Endress+Hauser...
Soliphant with FEM 41 19 ... 253 V load Fig. 20 Wiring Electronic insert FEM 41 for two wire AC power supply, electronic switch Technical data for calculating L1 N the power required and the load see Page 31 Endress+Hauser...
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Total voltage for power supply and relay output max. 300 V. Note! 0,5 A Fig. 21 Wiring NO C NC Electronic insert FEM 44 for universal power supply; relay output with one Relay output L1 N potential-free changeover U– L+ L– … contact (SPDT) Endress+Hauser...
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Total voltage for power supply and relay output max. 300 V. Note! 0,5 A Fig. 22 Wiring Electronic insert FEM 45 for universal power supply; L1 N relay output with two U– potential-free changeover L+ L– … contacts (DPDT) Endress+Hauser...
= yellow YE WH BU BN BK = white = blue = brown = black = red GNYE = green/yellow GNYE Fig. 23 Connecting wires between the separate housing and —> Separate housing Soliphant, connection in the Soliphant housing Endress+Hauser...
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Fig. 24 Connecting the electronic insert FEM 41 for two-wire AC power supply Important: Always connect Terminal 2 to an external load R. Do not short out load R! (Connecting Terminal 2 directly to N will destroy the electronic insert.) Endress+Hauser...
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The separate housing and the Soliphant as well as the vessel with material must be Ground connections connected to the potential compensation line. The ground connections for this are on the outside of the housing. Fig. 26 Connecting to the potential compensation line Endress+Hauser...
When mounted in a non-hazardous area, then the function can be controlled with the LED on the electronic insert. See Page 19. If the Soliphant does not switch, then refer to the section "Troubleshooting". Endress+Hauser...
When cleaning and checking the silo: – Remove build-up – Check the fork for damage – FTM 32 DR: Check the rope for damage Shorten the time between control checks if the fork is subjected to high mechanical loads. Endress+Hauser...
– the rope of the FTM 32 DR is damaged or broken 8.2 Spare parts Diagram Description Order number Separate housing: Electronic insert FEM 41 942288-0000 Electronic insert FEM 44 942289-0000 Electronic insert FEM 45 943032-0000 Soliphant: Rope shortening set 935622-0001 for FTM 32 DR Endress+Hauser...
After replacing spare parts the instrument must then undergo an individual test by authorised personnel. 8.5 Returning the unit for repair Should an instrument need to be sent to Endress+Hauser, please note the following: Cleaning Remove all traces of product.
FTM 30 DR, FTM 31 DR, FTM 32 DR 9 Technical Data 9 Technical Data 9.1 Table to DIN 19259 General Specifications Manufacturer Endress+Hauser GmbH+Co Instrument family Soliphant II Instrument types FTM 30 DR, FTM 31 DR, FTM 32 DR Instrument function...
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Ingress protection NEMA 4 X (housing) Electromagnetic By attaching the CE mark, Endress+Hauser confirms that the Soliphant FTM…. compatibility fulfils all legal requirements of the relevant EC directives. Interference immunity to EN 50082-2 (field strength 10 V/m), Interference emission to EN 50081-2 (industrial environment)
All dimensions in max. 200 in (5 m) + 4 in (100 mm) inches ~4.1 ø2" max. 400 in (10 m) + 8 in (200 mm) 1 in = 25.4 mm max. 785 in (20 m) +16 in (400 mm) Endress+Hauser...
This is for use with the FTM 32 DR sensor It consists of a number of accessories, which enable the rope to be shortened and to make a permanent water-tight connection with the sensor. Fig. 31 Instructions for mounting are included. Rope shortening set Order No.: 935622-0001 Endress+Hauser...